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Does your Certificate of Citizenship need an Apostille?
Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) might be eligible for United States citizenship based on the parents’ citizenship, with the condition that the parent(s) and the child meet certain requirements.
Children born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) might be eligible for United States citizenship based on the parents’ citizenship, with the condition that the parent(s) and the child meet certain requirements.
Do your GED Diploma and school transcripts need an Apostille?
Are you an international student who completed your GED exam online and now needs to apostille your digital diploma and transcripts?
Are you an international student who completed your GED exam online and now needs to apostille your digital diploma and transcripts?
Do you need to obtain an Apostille on certified copies of documents from the National Archives?
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper that has offices all over the United States.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper that has offices all over the United States.
Were you asked to obtain an Apostille on your diploma?
If you wish to work or study in a foreign country, you will be required to apostille your Diploma.
Do your documents require an apostille from the United States Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington D.C.? Do you have documents issued by the Federal Court that need authentication from Washington D.C.? Were your birth, marriage, or death certificate issued in the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.)?
Does your Marriage Certificate issued in Florida need to be apostilled?
The State of Florida requires that a Marriage Certificate is issued by the Circuit and County Courts in the County the marriage was recorded. To apostille a Marriage Certificate in Florida, you will need first to obtain a certified copy signed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The certified copy must be embossed with a raised seal and a stamp from the Circuit and County Courts.
The State of Florida requires that a Marriage Certificate is issued by the Circuit and County Courts in the County the marriage was recorded. To apostille a Marriage Certificate in Florida, you will need first to obtain a certified copy signed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The certified copy must be embossed with a raised seal and a stamp from the Circuit and County Courts.
If you think of retiring in another country you will need to prove to the government in the country of your future residence that you meet their minimum monthly retirement income requirement. For that, you will need to provide an apostilled Social Security Income and Benefits Statement. Generally, this document is required for an application for an extended stay or permanent residency visa. The Embassy/Consulate of the country where you plan to retire needs an official statement from the US Federal Government showing that you will be receiving a guaranteed monthly income to be able to stay in that country long term or permanently.
Does your Criminal Background Check require an Apostille?
If you have not received your FBI background check yet, first, you need to contact an FBI Channeler. In some cases, the FBI Channeler is not able to assist you (for example, if you are not a US citizen). In that event, you must contact the FBI directly. Please contact our office if you need help finding an FBI Channeler, we will be happy to provide a list of trusted FBI Channelers or a direct link to the FBI website.
If you have not received your FBI background check yet, first, you need to contact an FBI Channeler. In some cases, the FBI Channeler is not able to assist you (for example, if you are not a US citizen). In that event, you must contact the FBI directly. Please contact our office if you need help finding an FBI Channeler, we will be happy to provide a list of trusted FBI Channelers or a direct link to the FBI website.
Do you need to obtain an Apostille on certified documents issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)?
The Certificate of Naturalization is generally the most common document requiring the USCIS Apostille.
The Certificate of Naturalization is generally the most common document requiring the USCIS Apostille.
Does your Degree need an Apostille?
If you intend to continue your education or work abroad, you will be asked to provide an Apostille on your Degree. We process Apostilles on Degrees issued by all University systems in the United States as well as by Universities from over 117 countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.
If you intend to continue your education or work abroad, you will be asked to provide an Apostille on your Degree. We process Apostilles on Degrees issued by all University systems in the United States as well as by Universities from over 117 countries participating in the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.